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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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